John W. Riddle
Encyclopedia
John Wallace Riddle was an American
diplomat. His first diplomatic assignment was as agent/consul general in Egypt
(1904-1905). He was then sent to Romania
and Serbia
in 1905 to serve as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
(residing in Bucharest
), followed by postings as U.S. ambassador to Russia (1907-1909) and ambassador to Argentina
(1922-1925). He was married to American architect Theodate Pope Riddle
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
diplomat. His first diplomatic assignment was as agent/consul general in Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
(1904-1905). He was then sent to Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
and Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
in 1905 to serve as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
United States Ambassador to Romania
A United States diplomatic representative to Romania has existed since 1880. The United States formally recognized Romania in 1878, following the Treaty of Berlin; diplomatic relations were opened in 1880, and American diplomats were sent to the country. Until the early 20th century, most...
(residing in Bucharest
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
), followed by postings as U.S. ambassador to Russia (1907-1909) and ambassador to Argentina
United States Ambassador to Argentina
The United States Ambassador to Argentina is the official representative of the President of the United States to the head of state of Argentina....
(1922-1925). He was married to American architect Theodate Pope Riddle
Theodate Pope Riddle
Theodate Pope Riddle was an American architect. She was one of the first American women architects as well as a survivor of the Lusitania.-Life:...
.